performance and capacity

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• - Brief overview of some tools for performance measurement on UNIX systems.
  
• - Lockheed Advanced Technology Labs' CSIM is a general purpose discrete-event simulator for block diagram oriented systems. Graphical/interactive or text/batch simulations. Not to be confused with Mesquite Software's CSIM18, another simulation tool.
  
• - Introductory text on analytic computer performance models. Complete text is available as searchable PDF. Published in 1984.
  
• - Raj Jain's 1992 text provides a comprehensive introduction. His site includes lecture notes for many chapters (but not all) and errata.
  
• - Provider of Internet Software Services, specialising in Performance Investigations - including performance prediction, optimisation and testing.
  
• - Web sites for academic classes on computer performance. Typical contents include syllabi, readings, homework, and lecture notes. Useful to students, instructors and practitioners who want to review the basics.
  
• - Modem tweaks and browser tips to speed up Internet access. Reports web accelerator software options which claim full optimization.